Ramen Noodles Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Women!



Women who eat instant noodles, like Ramen, at least two times a week face a greater risk of high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol, US researchers said Thursday.

 Instant Noodles Carry Health Risks for Women: Study. Medical Observer. August 21, 2014. http://medicalobserverph.com/adulthealth-instant-noodles-carry-health-risks-for-women-study-2/

Cocoa May Use Microbiome to Ease Metabolic Syndrome!



Consuming cocoa flavanols may interact with the gut microbiota as a way of preventing metabolic syndrome or easing the condition’s symptoms, a review has concluded.

Cocoa flavanols may use gut microbiota pathway to ease metabolic syndrome: Review

By Will ChuWill Chu, 29-Jan-2016

 

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Cocoa-flavanols-may-use-gut-microbiota-pathway-to-ease-metabolic-syndrome-Review

Whole Grain and Mediterranean Diet Associated With Low Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in NAFLD.

"High whole grain intake with Mediterranean diet were associated with a low prevalence of metabolic syndrome in persons with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease!" 

Associations between dietary intake and the presence of the metabolic syndrome in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (19 May 2015) by M. Georgoulis, M. D. Kontogianni, A. Margariti, et al. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/13620453

DHA Restores Insulin Sensitivity in Skeletal Muscle by Blocking Inflammation!

"Supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA helps to restore insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle by blocking inflammation and the accumulation of other lipid intermediates, say researchers."

 DHA supplements may help restore insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle: Mechanism mooted

By Nathan Gray+, 19-May-2015. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/DHA-supplements-may-help-restore-insulin-sensitivity-in-skeletal-muscle-Mechanism-mooted

A Diet Rich in Berries May Reduce Inflammation!

A diet rich in berries may reduce levels of inflammatory markers associated with liver health and metabolic syndrome, says a new study from Finland.

 Berries may reduce risk factors for metabolic disorders By Stephen Daniells, 12-Mar-2010. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Berries-may-reduce-risk-factors-for-metabolic-disorders